When is Lincoln's Birthday observed? What to know about the Illinois state holiday

When is Lincoln's Birthday observed? What to know about the Illinois state holiday

With February underway, Presidents’ Day will soon be observed as the country’s next federal holiday on the third Monday of this month, though it works a bit differently in Illinois. In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the country’s 16th president who hailed from Illinois, Lincoln’s Birthday is observed as a state holiday in Illinois, falling on Feb. 12 each year. While Lincoln’s Birthday leads to the closure of DMVs, Illinois government buildings and s…

With February underway, Presidents’ Day will soon be celebrated as the country’s next federal holiday on the third Monday of this month, although it works a little differently in Illinois. In honor of Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the country that came from Illinois, Lincoln’s birthday is celebrated as a state holiday in Illinois on February 12, each year. While Lincoln’s birthday leads to the closure of vehicle departments, Illinois go…